MONTHLY PLANNER

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Dancing with Dragons – 8-9:30pmDragons are ancient celestial beings that are here to help guide us, protect us and work with us as we go through life. Includes guided meditation and opportunity to power dance with these magickal companions. $25; prereg req. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. 848-217-2371. AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Lavender Wand Workshop – 10am-noon or 1-3pm; 6/24 & 6/25. Lavender wands can only be made with long-stemmed fresh cut lavender. There is a small window of time in the entire year when long-stemmed lavender is in bloom and ready for making wands. That is part of what makes them so special plus the sweet lavender scent lasts for years. Workshop is rain or shine. $55. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. MadLavenderFarm.com/ workshops/workshops.

Past Lives Regression Workshop – 6-8pm. Join us as we take a look into your past. Past lives, that is! Join Howard Mertine (Alternative Therapies Work, LLC) with Everett Magie (Alien Ink Tattoos), as we host a two-hour guided hypnotic journey to take you into your own past lives. You may even uncover why you do some of the things you do in your current life. $40. RSVP early as space limited to 12. Pay at door or PayPal Howard at hgmertine@gmail.com. Location: Alien Ink Tattoos: 264 Route 206 South, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973-652-7962.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

Conversation with Crystals – 1-3pm. This is a monthly gathering to learn about crystals, focusing on only 4-5. Learn how to use them either daily or for a specific purpose. $35 includes crystals. RSVP required by 6/21/23. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. RSVP to 908-223-1331 or perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

Light Language Activation/Workshop –4-6pm In this workshop, Michael will explain in depth the language of the light. He will channel it to each participant, giving them an activation of their unique light codes. This workshop is a great way for beginners to learn about and experience Light Language. $25 per person. Pre-Registration required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 or visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

French Lavender Wreath Workshop – 10amnoon; 7/8 & 7/9, add’l times. At the height of the 2-week long bloom time of our French lavender, join Nicole of Spadaflora Botanical Artistry to make a wreath from freshly harvested phenomenal long-stemmed lavender. There is nothing like the color and scent of fresh lavender. It will dry beautifully, lasting well into the next year. Rain or shine workshop limited to 8 attendees. $170. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. MadLavenderFarm.com/ workshops/workshops.

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop – 1-3pm. Join mushroom cultivators and foragers Jeff Mertz and Kacy Binz in a fun and hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop learning each step from mycelium to mushroom. Leave with your own at home mushroom growing kit. Mushroom snacks and tea will be provided, as well as print outs of all the information. $65. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-3105973. MadLavenderFarm.com/workshops/ workshops.

Ongoing Sunday

Summer 2023 Shamanic Vision Quest –3-1pm. Come for a powerful weekend of ceremony, Journeys, transformation, and rebirth with Shaman Janet StraightArrow. Awaken clarity, life purpose, and joy as we break through illusions, fears, and ego. Enjoy a gentle yet powerful, lifechanging weekend. $575/$625. Art Farm, 33 Fawn Lane, Accord. 973-647-2500. BetheMedicine.com.

Vision Quest Retreat Catskills Begin Now –3pm. A Vision Quest is an opportunity to be in a sacred space to hear your heart speak, receive the fullness of who you are, and open up to the next stage of your life path. It is a gift that is magical, deep, and transformative. Come for a nurturing weekend of ceremony, journeys, transformation, and rebirth, with Shaman Janet StraightArrow. Limited to 8 participants. $800; payment plan available. Art Farm, 31 Fawn Road, North Road, Accord. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

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Qi Ji Jing Gong Beyond Beginners –12noon. Patty Pagano guides students into greater depth analysis and refinement of movements. Prerequisite Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong for beginners. Held at Dunellen studio. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or 100/5-Wk or drop in$25. For more information and studio address, contact Patty Pagano at 908-3921313 or pattygigongforhealing@gmail.com, QiGongForHealing.com.

Wu Ji Jing Gong Taichi Beginners – 1pm. Patty Pagano leads class focused on the healing-balancing aspect of the art and fundamental principles of movement. Students learn 44 moves of the first section. No prerequisite required. Held at Chester Studio. Series discounts: $80/4wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25. For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@ gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners – 2pm; In this class, students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi. This class also teaches principles of alignment. No prerequisite required. Instructor is Patty Pagano. Held at Chester studio. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25.For more information and studio address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Wu ji Jing Gong Taichi Beyond Beginners –5:30pm. Patty Pagano leads class focused on the healing balancing aspect of the art with emphasis on developing taichi selfpractice to gather and direct qi within your body. Prerequisite: WuJi Jing Gong Taichi for Beginners. Held at Mountainview park in Middlesex. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25. For more information and park address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@ gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Wuji Jing Gong Qi Gong Beginners –6:30pm. Learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help relax and open mind, body and qi. Class includes principles of alignment. No prerequisite required. Instructor is Patty Pagano. Held at Mountainview Park in Middlesex. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or $100/5-wk or drop in $25. For more information and park address, contact Patty at 908-392-1313 or pattyqigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Lavender Yoga in June – 6-7:30pm. “If Rosemary is for the spirit, then Lavender is for the soul.” Find your zen as you allow the aromas to surround you as you surrender to the peaceful flow of your practice in the middle of a lavender field in full bloom. Pick your own lavender bouquet to take home and enjoy for weeks to come. Students MUST bring a yoga mat. $40. Mad Lavender Farm, 452 Co Rd 579, Milford. 908-310-5973. WildflowersupYoga.com/lavenderyoga.

Soul Shamanism 101 - Live One With Your Soul – 7-9:30pm; Zoom. Experience true oneness, peace, unconditional love, joy, wisdom, and clear personal direction. Meet your ancestors, guides, and teachers who travel with you. Explore your inner spiritual space that reflects your body and entire life and never feel alone again. $525. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-SessionsClasses-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com. friday

Friday Psychic Readings and Energy Healings – 2-7pm. 10-minute Reading or Energy Healing for $30. Walk-in or appt. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. 848-217-2371. Ayearandadaymysticalshoppe@yahoo.com. AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Wrestling with Faith – Lunch 12noon; Program 1-3pm. A forum for spiritual seekers. Join us for discussion on important topics like the problem of evil, is the Bible inerrant, and the nature of God. Hosted by Plainfield Quakers, 225 Watchung Ave., Plainfield. Free; donations accepted.